By Dick Cunningham In its major project on revising the criminal laws on sexual assault, the prestigious American Law Institute is taking a hard look at consent as a defense in BDSM-related prosecutions. And NCSF is providing important input to that project. As many of you are painfully …
The National Coalition for Sexual Freedom and The TES Association present the Consent Summit, an all-day event of workshops and discussions on consent in New York City. Attitudes are changing about consent, and it’s time to join in the conversation. Consent and the law, consent in power exchange relationships, and …
by Nicole Guappone I first started seeing my therapist nearly three years ago. I wanted someone LGBTQIA+ friendly, sex-positive, and poly-aware. Kink was not a big part of my life yet. Still, the intake coordinator matched me with someone based on my requests and I’ve been with her ever since. …
NCSF has heard a lot of stories over the past 20 years. Now we want to let others hear what you have to say. Have you been discriminated against because you are kinky or non-monogamous? We want to hear from you. We also want to hear your story if …
by Liz Harrison Finding people who are “kink aware” to deal with personal problems is often difficult, but there are resources out there – like the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom‘s “Kink Aware Professionals” Directory. I’m listed there, which has lead to some interesting situations for me. Life Coaches …
The Center for Sex Positive Sexuality is celebrating their 10th Anniversary along with NCSF’s 20th Anniversary on July 15th! You don’t have to attend to support both organizations. 40% of funds going to this party will be donated to NCSF. Remaining funds will go directly towards Center for Positive Sexuality’s …
Bay Area Reporter by Race Bannon We all know about the Golden Rule. “Do to others what you want them to do to you.” It nicely sums up most of the manners and civility guidelines that our society tends to honor and respect. Think about the other person before interacting …
by Desmond Ravenstone Last weekend, I flew out of town to attend a conference where the annual meeting of the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom was being held, having been invited to co-present on sex workers’ rights for the Coalition’s leaders. I took just a small backpack crammed with clothes, …
On Saturday evening at Kinky Kollege, NCSF will kick off our 20th Anniversary with a fun-filled charity Birthday Party to celebrate NCSF’s accomplishments. For 20 years now, NCSF has been tirelessly advocating to protect and advance the rights of consenting adults. Please ask your group or event to hold a …
Russell Stambaugh and Susan Wright will be presenting on the 30+ year history of kink safety and consent campaigns at the Annual Conference of the Society for Sex Therapy and Research (SSTAR) in Montreal, Quebec April 20, 2017. This is a 3 CE preconference institute, and you won’t need to …
